Western Sydney University

Master of Health Science (Health Services Management) Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Lead more effective health services by advancing your health management capabilities through flexible online study focused on governance, financing, quality and system improvement.

Course overview

The Master of Health Science (Health Services Management) is designed for new, aspiring and mid-tier health service practitioners, planners and managers seeking to advance their strategic and operational management capabilities. You will examine how people, resources, systems and processes can be managed to respond to the changing needs of communities, clinicians, governments and organisations.

Core study within the Health Services Management major covers health service financing, advanced health service management, quality and safety, and health systems planning and evaluation. All students also examine epidemiology and the social determinants of health, while the longer pathways include further study in health systems, policy and health care data.

Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, you will complete 80, 120 or 160 credit points. The longer pathways provide additional flexibility through subjects in areas such as project management, aged care management, human resources and research. Final study options vary by pathway and may include an industry-linked professional project, dissertation or optional professional internship.

The Health Services Management major is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management. Graduates may pursue opportunities in health service management, health planning, project management, aged care management, human resource management and research.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,474
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 80 credit points (normally eight subjects) per year.
Intake
1st March, 2027
19th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
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What you will study

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points comprised of the subjects listed below. Unless otherwise indicated, each subject is worth 10 credit points.

Core subjects

Complete the following subjects:

  • Introduction to Epidemiology
  • The Social Determinants of Health
  • Health Systems and Policy
  • Healthcare Data for Decision-Making
  • Advanced Health Service Management
  • Health Services Financing
  • Quality and Safety
  • Health Systems Planning and Evaluation
Special Focus Group
Alternate subjects
Capstone or Applied Subjects

Entry requirements

Master of Health Science (160 credit points)

Applicants must have either an undergraduate, master or doctoral degree in any discipline or a graduate diploma or graduate certificate in any discipline and three years full-time equivalent work experience in a relevant health-related discipline.

Master of Health Science (120 credit points)

Applicants must have either an undergraduate degree or a graduate certificate in a relevant health-related discipline.

Master of Health Science (80 credit points)

Applicants must have an undergraduate honours, graduate diploma, master or doctoral degree in a relevant health-related discipline.

Work experience

Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:

  • Health Services Management
  • Aged Care Management
  • Health Planning
  • International Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
  • Research Studies

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $27,792 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The fee estimate provided is indicative only and subject to change. This estimate is based on the current fee structures for a normal full-time study load.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • Specific subjects chosen.
  • Duration and timing of study.
  • Annual fee adjustments.

Please note that this estimate does not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.